Month: May 2012

Renewable energy in the UK is attracting £7bn investment, according to new government figures. In the last financial year, renewable energy companies unveiled plans to invest nearly £7bn across the UK, potentially creating more than 20,000 jobs, according to new figures released by DECC. According to BusinessGreen, the figures...

Sustainability is becoming integral to the way to do business, according to a new report by Accenture. A survey of 250 senior executive in eight markets around the world explored the relationship between sustainable business and commercial growth. Perhaps not surprisingly, cutting costs is still the primary motivation, reported...

The Queen’s Speech last week confirmed plans to publish a draft Energy Bill to reform the UK’s electricity market within the next 12 months. Announcing the plans, the Queen said: “My Government will propose reform of the electricity market to deliver secure, clean and affordable electricity and ensure prices...

IEC has helped OP Chocolate to save thousands of pounds on its gas bill. Alan Barker of OP Chocolate said: “We’ve worked with IEC for a number of years now so they really do understand our business and continually help us to find ways to reduce energy consumption. “Their...

High energy prices are here to stay and resource-frugality is our only hope for a sustainable future, according for former cabinet minister Chris Huhne. Writing for the Guardian, Mr Huhne says: “Much of our economic debate implies we must choose between going green or going for growth. That view...